MST in Adolescent Education
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The Master of Science for Teachers (MST) program provides a solid foundation for candidates who want to teach but do not have an undergraduate degree in education. Every MST candidate enrolled in our program is challenged to reflect on his or her prior notions of schools, classrooms, teaching and learning. Differentiated instruction is emphasized and technology is incorporated into all aspects of the program. Candidates exit the program with the pedagogical knowledge, skills and dispositions necessary to become a successful classroom teacher.
The MST in Adolescent Education is a 36-credit program which prepares candidates to teach adolescents in grades 7-12. This program is nationally recognized by the National Science Teachers Association (NSTA); National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM); National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS) and National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE). Upon completion of the program, candidates are eligible for the Initial Teaching Certificate in Adolescent Education in New York State for grades 7-12. Candidates in the adolescent track who wish to be certified before completing the full master’s degree must follow the requirements for the Certificate Enroute to the Master's Degree.
The MST program is an evening program that allows the career changer and college graduate to work during the day while attending class at night, and is available on our Westchester and New York City campuses. Classes are scheduled in the evening, with each class meeting one evening per week for three hours. On the Westchester campus, MST courses are scheduled during the fall and spring semesters from 4:30 p.m. - 7:20 p.m. or from 7:30 p.m. - 10:20 p.m. (It should be noted, however, that most courses are offered at the earlier hour.) On the NYC campus, MST courses are scheduled during the fall and spring semesters from 5:30 p.m. - 8:15 p.m or 6:00 p.m. - 8:45 p.m.. During the summer sessions on both campuses, courses meet twice a week in the late afternoon or early evening.
MST candidates may choose to pursue the program on a full- or part-time basis. Candidates may not register for more than 9 graduate credits or three courses, (9 credits is considered full-time study at the graduate level), in the fall and spring semesters. In addition, candidates are limited to registering for no more than one course in each of the two summer sessions, and no more than one course while student teaching.
Candidates enrolled in full time study should plan 18-24 months to complete the program; candidates enrolled part time should plan 2-3 years to complete the MST.
Degree Requirements
Core Courses (12 credits)
ED 630 Human Development in the School Context 3
ED 631 Educational Psychology 3
ED 632 Language, Meaning, and the Development of Global Perspectives 3
in Diverse Schools
ED 633 Foundations of Education 3
Adolescent Track (15 credits)
ED 640 Secondary Methods: Learning to Teach 3
ED 641– Secondary Methods: Making Content Meaningful 3
647
ED 656 Literacy in the Content Area 3
ED 672A A Differentiating Instruction in Inclusive Secondary Settings 3
ED 684 Classroom Management and Collaboration in Inclusive 3
Secondary Settings
Capstone Experience (9 credits)
ED 692 Student Teaching in the Adolescent Classroom 6
and
ED 690 Teacher as Researcher 3
Total Credits: 36
